🦉RARE OWL SEEN AT RAILROAD PARK: A long-eared owl was spotted in Birmingham’s downtown park over Christmas. It’s species hasn’t been seen anywhere in Alabama for about a decade! Get the details👇 🔍What to Know: “This species is a mystery in Alabama… There are less than 20 reports of them [here]. In recent decades there’s been about one detection every decade. However, many of us suspect that these birds are in Alabama every year but because of their sneaky habits they go undetected.” —Scot Duncan, Alabama Audubon Society 🐦 Meet the Eagle-Eyed Spotters : —Avid birders Bob + Sandy Sipe often plan their travels around finding new species —The pair spotted the long-eared owl while out for a walk in Railroad Park with their family  —They described the finding as a “life bird” for them—one they have never observed anywhere before What’s your favorite wildlife to spot? Tag a nature-loving friend + read the full story via the link in our bio. #birdwatching #rarespecies #owlphotography W...